Sermons

December
4
2016

Advent 2A

Matthew 3:1-12

Advent is about preparation.
Advent is about staying awake and alert.
Advent is about the in-breaking of God into this realm.
Advent is about change.

All of these themes are evident in...

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November
27
2016

Advent 1A

Matthew 24:36-44

Happy New Year!

Today we begin a new church year.  Today we move from Year C to Year A.  Our primary gospel source changes from Luke to Matthew this year, and for the...

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November
20
2016

Christ the King 2016

Luke 23:33-43

Today we come to the end of that long green season creatively named, “the Season after Pentecost,” or, “Ordinary Time.”  I have a habit of reminding my...

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November
13
2016

Proper 28C

Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 21:5-19

Take a good look at this place.  Notice the fountain that many of you passed by, and the sense of serenity it provides.  Notice the gorgeous...

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November
6
2016

All Saints' Sunday

First, let me say it is good to be here.  After some 3500 miles and living out of suitcases in hotels, spare rooms, and basements, it is good to be here.  The office is unpacked but still...
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